Portugal's capital, Lisbon, is a charming, cobbled city where yellow trams rattle up and down the steep, narrow streets, remains essentially 18th century, and very Portuguese in feel, without the globalization that has enveloped many European cities. It has a special white light, a breeze from the Atlantic and cafés where the mournful strains of Fado can still be heard. Despite the region having plenty to offer that goes beyond what you will find just in the city, the city itself creates unforgettable moments in unexpected places. The romance of catching the tram and getting a glimpse of the inside of the houses that decorate the climb up to Graça.

The Baixa and Chiado is where you’ll find the city’s most popular and best-known areas. The historic centre, the Baixa Pombalina, with its traditional shops and museums, and the lively streets of Chiado, with their eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional stores, are some of the city’s main places of interest. Lisbon welcomes you with a rich cultural heritage that continues to grow every day. Discover the legacy left by the civilizations that inhabited the city throughout the centuries and the homage paid by artists.